The VA May Soon Be Forced Into Medical Marijuana Research. Finally

Apr 17, 2018

When it comes to the subject of medical weed research, or even whether it’s okay for a vet and physician to discuss medicating with herb, the Department of Veterans Affairs has a tendency of ducking action in favor of citing hazy policy, and vague restrictions.

A few recent examples: In December 2017, the VA announced new policy guidelines allowing patients to discuss their state-legal medical pot use with their doctors. But prior to that, it was already allowed, it just wasn’t widely broadcast — to care providers or patients — an issue Task & Purpose reported on previously.